Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions for coating applications. The coatings are suitable as inks, varnishes, paints, and the like. In one aspect the coatings are fast drying, relative to existing technologies, and offer other advantages (e.g., print quality, color fastness, reduced or no VOC components, reduced or no toxic metal-containing components) useful in print and coatings applications.

Abstract: Novel, rapidly drying, low volatile organic compound (VOC), minimal dot gain coatings, (including lithographic ink and varnish systems) are herein described. These systems dry sufficiently rapidly, that their usage eliminates ink drying speed as the rate limiting factor in most lithographic printing applications. In addition to providing enhanced drying rates as compared with their conventional counterparts, the rapid drying, low/no VOC lithographic coating systems of the instant invention can provide the user with significant improvement in dried film rub resistance.

Abstract: Utilization of certain essentially nonvolatile oligo alkylene glycols and or their mono alkyl ethers, and/or hydroxy esters thereof, in combination with selected, optionally (partially) neutralized, nonvolatile hydroxyl group bearing di/oligoamines, optionally in conjunction with defoamers, water, and/or wetting agents, have been found to produce VOC free, minimally corrosive, highly efficient strippers for coatings, such as paints, printing inks, and floor waxes.

Abstract: New and novel waterborne coating vehicles are disclosed. These vehicles are water reducible resins, produced via the reaction of the combination of hydroxyl bearing di/oligoamines (cf. Formula I), and carboxylic acid bearing resins derived from the (co)polymerization of vinyl, styrenic, and/or (meth)acrylate, monomers having carboxylic acid groups. Said vehicles are shown to be useful in the preparation of wear, water, and vibration resistant, volatile organic compound (“VOC”) free coatings, inks and paints.

Abstract: Combinations of essentially nonvolatile, unsaturated ethers and/or esters, and small proportions of low glass transition temperature (Tg) latex reins, as replacements for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as coalescents and optionally reactive amines (as replacements for conventionally employed volatile amines/ammonia neutralizers, respectively), provides economical, low/no VOC-containing acrylic, styrenic copolymer, polyester, polyurethane and vinyl copolymer latex based coatings, paints, and inks; which out/perform their conventional counterparts.

Abstract: Novel, rapidly drying, low volatile organic compound (VOC), minimal dot gain coatings, (including lithographic ink and varnish systems) are herein described. These systems dry sufficiently rapidly, that their usage eliminates ink drying speed as the rate limiting factor in most lithographic printing applications. In addition to providing enhanced drying rates as compared with their conventional counterparts, the rapid drying, low/no VOC lithographic coating systems of the instant invention can provide the user with significant improvement in dried film rub resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions for coating applications. The coatings are suitable as inks, varnishes, paints, and the like. In one aspect the coatings are fast drying, relative to existing technologies, and offer other advantages (e.g., print quality, color fastness, reduced or no VOC components, reduced or no toxic metal-containing components) useful in print and coatings applications.

Abstract: Novel, rapidly drying, low volatile organic compound (VOC), minimal dot gain coatings, (including lithographic ink and varnish systems) are herein described. These systems dry sufficiently rapidly, that their usage eliminates ink drying speed as the rate limiting factor in most lithographic printing applications. In addition to providing enhanced drying rates as compared with their conventional counterparts, the rapid drying, low/no VOC lithographic coating systems of the instant invention can provide the user with significant improvement in dried film rub resistance.

Abstract: Novel, rapidly drying, low volatile organic compound (VOC), minimal dot gain coatings, (including lithographic ink and varnish systems) are herein described. These systems dry sufficiently rapidly, that their usage eliminates ink drying speed as the rate limiting factor in most lithographic printing applications. In addition to providing enhanced drying rates as compared with their conventional counterparts, the rapid drying, low/no VOC lithographic coating systems of the instant invention can provide the user with significant improvement in dried film rub resistance.

Abstract: New and novel waterborne coating vehicles are disclosed. These vehicles are water reducible resins, produced via the reaction of the combination of hydroxyl bearing di/oligoamines (cf. Formula I), and carboxylic acid bearing resins derived from the (co)polymerization of vinyl, styrenic, and/or (meth)acrylate, monomers having carboxylic acid groups. Said vehicles are shown to be useful in the preparation of wear, water, and vibration resistant, volatile organic compound (“VOC”) free coatings, inks and paints.

Abstract: Combinations of essentially nonvolatile, unsaturated ethers and/or esters, and small proportions of low glass transition temperature (Tg) latex reins, as replacements for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as coalescents and optionally reactive amines (as replacements for conventionally employed volatile amines/ammonia neutralizers, respectively), provides economical, low/no VOC-containing acrylic, styrenic copolymer, polyester, polyurethane and vinyl copolymer latex based coatings, paints, and inks; which outperform their conventional counterparts.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions for coating applications. The coatings are suitable as inks, varnishes, paints, and the like. In one aspect the coatings are fast drying, relative to existing technologies, and offer other advantages (e.g., print quality, color fastness, reduced or no VOC components, reduced or no toxic metal-containing components) useful in print and coatings applications.

Abstract: Novel, rapidly drying, low volatile organic compound (VOC), minimal dot gain coatings, (including lithographic ink and varnish systems) are herein described. These systems dry sufficiently rapidly, that their usage eliminates ink drying speed as the rate limiting factor in most lithographic printing applications. In addition to providing enhanced drying rates as compared with their conventional counterparts, the rapid drying, low/no VOC lithographic coating systems of the instant invention can provide the user with significant improvement in dried film rub resistance.

Abstract: Novel, rapidly drying, low volatile organic compound (VOC), minimal dot gain coatings, (including lithographic ink and varnish systems) are herein described. These systems dry sufficiently rapidly, that their usage eliminates ink drying speed as the rate limiting factor in most lithographic printing applications. In addition to providing enhanced drying rates as compared with their conventional counterparts, the rapid drying, low/no VOC lithographic coating systems of the instant invention can provide the user with significant improvement in dried film rub resistance.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to the use of certain selected neoalkoxy organo-titanates and organo-zirconates in energetic compositions to improve their processability, physical properties, and combustion properties. The organo-titanates and organo-zirconates of the instant invention, when added to the energetic systems' matrix in advance of the introduction of particulate or other solid energetic components, improve the dispersion of the latter while reducing the energy required to achieve formulation uniformity. This enhances the processability, the physical properties, the burn characteristics and the safety and handling characteristics of the formulated composites.

Abstract: Liquid elastomer-based propellant having incorporated therein organo-titanate compounds are described. The organo-titanates have positive ballistic and physical effects on the propellants, serving to reduce burn rate exponents and overall burn rates, as well as increasing the tensile strength and elasticity of the propellant. Organo-phosphate and pyrophosphate titanates are used as the preferred organo-titanates.

Abstract: Novel ketone monomers containing both alpha-beta unsaturated acylate and unsaturated fatty acylate substituents on more carbon atoms beta to the carbonyl group (Formula 1) have been found to be surprisingly useful in a variety of essentially pollution free coatings applications.a,b,cCC(0)Cd,e,f Formula IWherein not less than one, but no more than three of a,b,d and e are each independently chosen from among monovalent ligands having the structure --CH.sub.2,O.sub.2 CCR.dbd.CR'R" (wherein each of R,R', and R" is independently chosen from among hydrogen, methyl or ethyl ligands); and wherein at least one, but not more than three of a,b,d and e are each independently chosen from among monovalent ligands having the structure: --CH.sub.2 O.sub.2 CC.sub.n H.sub.

Abstract: An improved composition for use as a liquid vehicle in ink systems and for printing on diverse substrates. The functional constituents of the compostiion are unsaturated fatty acid esters, difunctional or multifunctional acrylate esters and optionally mixed esters of unsaturated fatty acid and difunctional or multifunctional acrylates and other alpha, beta unsaturated carboxylates. Lithographing ink vehicle formulations of these improved components exhibit exceptional performance. In application, the improved compositions permit a substantial reduction or elimination of solvents and certain drying agents that otherwise form toxic and environmentally sensitive byproducts.

Abstract: The addition of an organophosphato-titanate and an organophosphato-zirconate to printing ink improves the adhesivity of the ink to a variety of substrates. A concentrate of the two organo-metallic components may be added to a conventional ink or added to the ink formulation during the ink's initial preparation. In addition to improving adhesivity, the additives reduce drying time, permit more rapid processing, and minimize the need for solvent diluents.

Abstract: The preparation and use of unique, environmentally benign, economical and selectively modified polynorbornene sponges are described as selective absorbents for hydrocarbons, their halogenated analogs and selected oxygenated derivatives thereof. The modified polynorbornene material contains organo-titanium phosphates or oligophosphates and is environmentally stable for extended periods, easy to use, efficient and absorbate-retentive. Exhausted product will not drip or exude absorbate under conventional landfill disposal conditions and will produce only minimal ash when incinerated.